HR Generalist — Hybrid (Naas) | Employee Relations

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

22 days annual leave

Career development

Mon-Fri 8-5

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group in Naas, Co. Kildare is seeking an HR Officer to provide broad HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, absence management, and HR compliance.

Based in a fast-paced operation, the role requires 2-3 years in generalist HR, good knowledge of Irish employment law, and the ability to advise managers while maintaining GDPR standards.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, investigations, absence, and performance management.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment.
• HR, Business, or related 3rd level qualification; CIPD qualification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion when dealing with confidential employee information.
• Good Microsoft Office and HR systems experience.
• Manufacturing or similar operational environment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes, investigations, performance management, and absence management.
• Manage and support workplace investigations, ensuring matters are handled fairly and in line with company policy and Irish employment legislation.
• Support managers with performance improvement plans, probation reviews, and employee conduct matters.
• Manage and monitor employee absence, including return-to-work processes and Occupational Health referrals where required.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee documentation, and HR administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics including headcount, turnover, and absenteeism.
• Support payroll administration and provide accurate employee information as required.
• Assist with HR policies, compliance, employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and HR projects.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, and key stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Employee relations

Generalist HR

Disciplinary matters

Performance management

Absence management

GDPR compliance

HR policy

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

HR qualification (CIPD advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group in Naas, Co. Kildare is seeking an HR Officer to provide broad HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, absence management, and HR compliance.

Based in a fast-paced operation, the role requires 2-3 years in generalist HR, good knowledge of Irish employment law, and the ability to advise managers while maintaining GDPR standards.